20 local businesses to shop this Mother’s Day
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Shop small this Mother’s Day at one of these fabulous Canberra businesses.
If you’re still searching for that perfect gift Mum will love, step away from Google and put back the Woolies flowers – there are plenty of small businesses in Canberra that have offerings that go a step beyond new slippers and a box of Cadbury chocolates.
Meet Gather Collect
Perfect for: the mum who loves discovering beautiful things.
Nestled in Aranda, Meet Gather Collect brings together a carefully curated edit of homewares, fashion, jewellery and gifts from Australian designers and makers – it’s a treasure trove you’ll love exploring. Beyond the shelves, they also host creative workshops with local artists, from clay hand-building to soap making, and offer free gift wrapping on every order.
68 Bandjalong Crescent, Aranda | meetgathercollect.com.au
Kin Gallery
Perfect for: the mum who loves wearable art.
Step inside Kin Gallery in Braddon and you’ll find a gallery, workshop and full-service jeweller rolled into one. Representing more than 80 makers and artists from around Australia, Kin celebrates contemporary jewellery, objects and the craft behind them. Alongside ready-to-wear pieces, the team can repair, remodel and create bespoke jewellery – ideal if you’re looking for something deeply personal, beautifully made or entirely one-of-a-kind.
G06/27 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | kin.gallery
Momento Dezigns
Perfect for: the mum who takes her fashion seriously.
A long-time fixture in Manuka, Momento Dezigns has spent more than 20 years carving out a niche for women who want something a little less mainstream. Bringing together a mix of Australian and international designers, you’ll find pieces you won’t see everywhere else. From everyday chic to standout occasionwear, the boutiue boasts labels like Camilla, Alemais, Johnny Was and Mela Purdie.
Shop 4/11/17 Bougainville Street, Griffith | frockaholics.com
Plonk
Perfect for: the mum who appreciates a good drop.
Established in 2006, Plonk in the Fyshwick Markets has earned icon status among Canberra bottle shops for good reason. Proudly independent and family-owned, it stocks a seriously impressive selection – from local drops and Australian and international wines to craft beers, spirits and hard-to-find bottles.
G17, Fyshwick Markets, 12 Dalby Street, Fyshwick | plonk.net.au
VALORHYPE
Perfect for: the mum who loves a surprise.
If you’ve noticed tiny figurines popping up on desks, dashboards and bedside tables, you’ve already met blind box culture – and VALORHYPE is Canberra’s go-to. Specialising in collectible designer toys from brands like Pop Mart, this City shop is all about the thrill of the unknown, where each sealed box reveals a surprise character. From Labubu and Skullpanda to Sonny Angel and Dimoo, the shelves are stocked with cult-favourite series, limited drops and hard-to-find pieces, with new arrivals landing regularly. You don’t need to be Gen Z to love them.
Shop 7/39 London Circuit, Canberra City | valorhype.com.au
Canberra Glassworks
Perfect for: the mum who loves art — and maybe a little sparkle.
Housed in the historic Kingston Powerhouse, Canberra Glassworks is the largest glassmaking facility in the Southern Hemisphere dedicated to studio glass. Its shop showcases handmade glass objects crafted by the artists it supports, making each piece feel less like a gift and more like a story shaped by skilled hands. For something experience-based, gift cards are also available for glassmaking classes, including make-your-own bird, vessel, beads or glass bowl workshops.
11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | canberraglassworks.com
Caviar Design Shop
Perfect for: the mum with an eye for interiors.
Opened by uncle-and-niece duo Nik and Ivana, Caviar Design Shop is a Braddon boutique dedicated to beautiful, design-led discoveries. Expect luxury homewares, designer gifts, glassware, home fragrance and premium décor from brands including Black Blaze, Maison Balzac, Fazeek, Maho, Third Drawer Down and more.
Shop 57/30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | caviardesignshop.com
Lux Thai
Perfect for: the mum who carries stress in her shoulders (so… most mums).
If the goal is full-body relaxation, a voucher to Lux Thai is hard to beat. This boutique massage therapy spa in Forde is dedicated to holistic wellbeing through professional Thai techniques. Treatments include remedial, deep tissue and traditional Thai massage, as well as aromatherapy and hot stone therapy – it’ll have her floating out the door.
Unit 8/26 Francis Forde Boulevard, Forde | luxthai.com.au
Craft + Design Canberra
Perfect for: the mum who appreciates handmade design.
Tucked upstairs from Canberra Museum and Gallery, Craft + Design Canberra is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting artists, craft practitioners, designers and makers at every stage of their careers. Its Shop + Gallery Space showcases locally made jewellery, ceramics, textiles and homewares. Even better? Every purchase helps support Canberra’s creative ecosystem.
North Building, 1/180 London Circuit, Canberra City | craftanddesigncanberra.org
Setosa Skin Care
Perfect for: the mum who takes her skincare seriously.
Created by locals Alice Anzanello and Gabriel Volpato after Alice struggled to find gentle skincare she trusted during pregnancy, Setosa brings an Italian-Canberran sensibility to luxury skincare. The range centres on a six-step ritual crafted with cruelty-free, COSMOS-certified snail mucin, including hero products like the Face Anti-ageing Cream, Luminous Face Elixir and Eye & Lip Contour Serum.
Sweet Pea & Poppy
Perfect for: the mum who can’t resist a sweet treat.
Step away from the box of Favourites; Sweet Pea & Poppy is the place to go for a more elevated and elegant chocolate experience. Home to artisan chocolates that are handmade in Murrumbateman with local ingredients, options include dark chocolate with lemon myrtle and milk chocolate with wattleseed. And if you can’t make it in person to the shop, don’t worry – they offer Australia-wide express delivery in insulated packaging.
1153 Nanima Road, Murrumbateman | sweetpeapoppy.com.au
The Beautique
Perfect for: the mum who needs some pampering.
Give the gift of some ‘me-time’ to mum this Mother’s Day with a voucher to The Beautique in Franklin. A self-care sanctuary, along with manicures and pedicures, here mum can get her brows and lashes done, book in for a skin treatment or splurge on a spray tan. Go with her for a fun day out or let her spend some deserved time relaxing by herself.
97/235 Flemington Road, Franklin | the-beautique.com.au
Gracias Flower Studio
Perfect for: the mum who loves a bouquet.
Flowers on Mother’s Day are a classic gift, and Gracias Flower Studio offers unique and beautiful combinations mum will be sure to adore. Using fresh, seasonal and carefully sourced blooms, simply choose the size and what kind of colours you think she would like: soft and delicate, or bright and colourful. Add a bottle of wine or a candle to make it extra special!
58 Wollongong Street, Fyshwick | graciasflowers.com
Derek Kollective
Perfect for: the mum who loves a chic shopping day.
A hidden gem in Braddon, Derek Kollective is home to chic clothing, jewellery and homeware that will be sure to impress mum. Pop in to find her something special for Mother’s Day, pick up a gift card or take her there on a shopping day to let her pick her own present.
Ori Building, Shop 56/30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | @derekboutique
Nap Theory
Perfect for: the mum who needs a nap.
Sometimes the best gift you can give is a well-deserved break – but Nap Theory takes it up a level with sleep-inspired skin and scalp rituals. Helping mum to fall into a deep, immersive rest, the session will clam her nervous system and restore her skin from the inside out. Helping her to truly rest, she’ll feel restored and relaxed after a treatment here.
G09/59 Constitution Avenue, Campbell | naptheory.net
Wurrumay Collective
Perfect for: the mum who is all about self-care.
Home to First Nations owned home and body products as well as an array of First Nations giftwares and artwork, Wurrumay Collective is sure to have something mum will love. From hampers to silk scarfs, body lotion to candles, browse the luxury home, bath and body products while knowing that your purchase is supporting First Nations business owners.
53/30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | wurrumaycollective.com
Parliament Shop
Perfect for: the mum with a passion for politics (and beautiful things)
Some shops have a postcode advantage that’s hard to beat. Sitting inside Parliament House, the Parliament Shop offers a curated collection of uniquely Australian products that celebrate democracy, Parliament House and the building’s distinctive architecture. Thoughtful gifts for the politically engaged, historically curious or anyone who appreciates quality Australian craftsmanship with a story behind it – with complimentary gift wrapping to make life even easier.
Parliament House, Canberra | parliamentshop.com.au
Venetia Major
Perfect for: the mum who loves jewellery with meaning.
Drive out to Hall and you’ll find Venetia Major’s light-filled bespoke jewellery studio, where visitors can peer into the workshop and watch the jewellers at work. This is high-end, custom-made jewellery designed to mark life’s meaningful moments – from engagement and anniversary rings to remodelling treasured older pieces. The ready-made collection is also beautiful and perfect for last-minute gifting.
3/8 Victoria Street, Hall | venetiamajor.com.au
Instala DIY Studio
Perfect for: the mum who prefers experiences over things.
Tucked away in Braddon’s Ori Building, Instala DIY Studio is a little creative oasis designed for everyone – no artistic experience required. From perfume making and candle making to jewellery, DIY patch design, Decoden cream decorating and the ever-popular Fluid Bear painting, it’s a relaxed, hands-on way to disconnect from tech and reconnect with creativity. Gift vouchers are available too.
63/30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon | instalastudio.com
North/South
Perfect for: the mum who will always call Canberra ‘home’.
If your mum is a hard-core Canberran, a gift from North/South will always remind her that Canberra is home. From the iconic ‘Canberra Things You’re Boring Too’ mug to the bus shelter lamp, it’s playful, fun and 100 per cent Canberra.
Editor’s note: the team behind North/South are currently away until 13 May, so Mum won’t receive her gift until after that date – but hey, it’ll be worth the wait.
Feature image: Andrew Ly, Nineteen Creative
